By Tony Winterburn • Published: 14 May 2020 • 20:08
That means its biggest payout since the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US. The losses could rise further if the current lockdown continues into another quarter, Lloyd’s said.
Insurers around the world have been hit by the cost of the pandemic, although many would-be claimants have found the virus is not covered by their policies. Lloyd’s said that once all factors were taken into account, the total impact on the insurance industry was likely to be far bigger.
“The estimated 2020 underwriting losses covered by the industry as a result of Covid-19 are approximately $107 billion,” it said. “In addition, unlike other events, the industry will also experience falls in investment portfolios of an estimated $96 billion, bringing the total projected loss to the insurance industry to $203 billion.”
Swiss insurer Zurich on Thursday morning booked $280 million in C&P claims for the first quarter and projected that C&P claims will rise to $750 million this year.
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